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Patent GB-2418848-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable head restraint guide
Inventor: VEINE ERIC
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: An automotive seat assembly (10) comprising a seat back frame (18), a headrest, (20) and at least one post (22) supporting the headrest (20) on the seat back frame (18) for vertical adjustment. The seatback frame (18) has at least one opening (24) for receiving the post (22). A tubular bushing (26) is disposed in the opening of the seatback frame (18) where the opening (24) has a bore for receiving the post (22). The tubular bushing (26) has a spring 36 disposed in the bore, wherein the spring 36 is used to adjust a clamping force on the post (22) allowing vertical movement of the headrest (20). Tab 38 can be rotated around the axis of spring 36 to increase the diameter of the spring by partly uncoiling it there by releasing the clamping force. Ribs 30 on the guide sleeve 28 prevent rotation of the bushing.
Patent GB-2434753-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol counting mechanism
Inventor: WRIGHT ANDREW
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: An aerosol dispensing apparatus containing a container 14 slideably located in a housing 2, wherein the carriage comprises a flexible member 18 which is able to contact an abutment 20 member when force is applied to the container 14 within the housing, wherein the flexible member 18 is free to flex and disengage the abutment 20 when the force reaches a desired level. In another aspect there is a ball (29, Fig 7) which engages a flexible socket (30, Fig 7). In another aspect describes a rotational lock arrangement. The mechanism improves dose counting.
Patent GB-2432517-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic levitation bed
IPC: A47C17/00
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: A bed 1 and base 2 comprise opposing sets of permanent magnets 5,6,7,8 which allow the bed 1 to levitate above the base 2. The bed moves vertically along two guiding rods 3,4 extending from the base 2.
Patent GB-2425714-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with power cord support
Inventor: PARK JOUNG-SOO
IPC: A47L9/26
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaner body 100 connected with a suction brush and a power cord holding device 200 rotatably coupled to the cleaner body 100. The power cord holding device 200 is pivotable between a first stowing position (fig 1) adjacent the cleaner body 100 and a second winding position (fig 11) where it is sufficiently spaced from the cleaner body so that it is easier to wind up the power cord. The power cord holding device 200 preferably includes a winding plate 210 and first and second power cord support pins 220, 230. A locking assembly (320, 330, fig 6) may be present to lock the holding device in its second position (fig 11) away from the cleaner body 100 while the second power cord support pin 230 locks the device 200 in its first position (fig 1) adjacent the cleaner body 100.
Patent GB-2434840-A (GB)
Title: Distensible tube wave energy converter
Inventor: RAINEY RODERICK CHARLES TASMAN
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2006-02-04
Abstract: A generally horizontal distensible (elastically flexible) tube 1 in the sea containing water and oriented in the direction of wave travel with distensibility such that the propagation velocity of pressure waves inside the tube (referred to as bulge waves) is the same as the velocity of propagation of the waves in the sea outside. Energy is then transferred from the ocean waves to the bulge wave. Energy extraction means at the stem and/or bow deliver useful energy. Said energy extraction means may comprise pistons actuating pumps or linear or rotating generators, or may comprise one-way valves with the effect that water is pumped into a pressure system or into the distensible tube. In a preferred embodiment one-way valves at or near the stern admit water to the tube which flows out at the bow through a water turbine driving an electric generator. The tube may be suspended below the surface from floats 4, or may be supported on the sea bed (figure 2).
Patent GB-2435232-A (GB)
Title: Support clamp
Inventor: BLACK DARREN JOHN
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A cushioning, non slip, clamping rubber, or similar material, support unit which can be used as a carpenter's door clamp device and is shaped so that a bed 3 of the aperture in the support clamp is sized to accommodate an object, door or similar object of weight. The sides 1 of the aperture in the support/clamp are angled outwards to 90{ of the incline/indent of the base 2 of the support/clamp, meaning that when an object of weight is placed in the aperture in the support/clamp, the base of the support/clamp is pushed flat to the ground and the sides of the aperture are pulled up to 90{ of both the bed of the aperture and the stretched base of the support/clamp. The clamp may be provided with multiple apertures (Fig 4).
Patent GB-2421826-A (GB)
Title: Microtlb and micro tag for reducing power in a processor
Inventor: SHEN GENE W
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A processor (10) comprises a cache (16), a first TLB (30), and a tag circuit (36). The cache (16) comprises a data memory (20) storing a plurality of cache lines and a tag memory (22) storing a plurality of tags. The first TLB (30) stores a plurality of page portions of virtual addresses identifying a plurality of virtual pages for which physical address translations are stored in the first TLB (30). The tag circuit (36) is configured to identify one or more of the plurality of cache lines that are stored in the cache (16) and are within the plurality of virtual pages. In response to a hit by a first virtual address in the first TLB (30) and a hit by the first virtual address in the tag circuit (36), the tag circuit (36) is configured to prevent a read of the tag memory (22) in the cache (16).
Patent GB-2430983-A (GB)
Title: Turbine in water supply pipe
Inventor: BANNISTER JAMES
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: An electricity generation system using the flow of water in a water supply pipe 1 to drive turbines 6, each turbine 6 driving at least one electrical generator 8 via a gearbox. The turbines 6 may be situated in a branch pipe 5 of an existing water supply pipe 1, the water flow being controlled by valves 11 situated in the supply pipe 1 and the branch pipe 5. A gearbox and generator 8 may be connected to both ends of a shaft 7 driven by each turbine 6. The water supply pipe 1 may supply water from a reservoir to a domestic water network.
Patent GB-2429239-A (GB)
Title: Tilting mechanism with first and second pivots received in first and second slots
Inventor: SHORT MARK
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A tilting mechanism comprises a first component 10 intended to mount a flat panel display and a second component 11 intended to be secured to a support. The first component 10 has first and second pivots 27, 28 and the second component 11 has first and second elongated slots 25, 26 into which the first and second pivots 27, 28 respectively are received, so that the first component 10 can be moved relative to the second component 11 to adjust, in use, the tilt of the flat panel display. In use, an upper one of the elongated slots 25 extends at an angle upwardly and forwardly of the second component 11, whilst the lower one of the elongated slots 26 extends upright or upwardly and rearwardly of the second component 11. The flat panel display may be a computer monitor, or for a liquid crystal or plasma television screen.
Patent GB-2429745-A (GB)
Title: Pole retainer
Inventor: RICHES LEE MARK
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an access scaffold tower pole retaining device comprising at least four shackles. The retaining device facilitates easy carriage of a number of poles whilst simultaneously providing a locking device preventing theft or loss of the poles. The retaining device may be a case comprising two parts 1, 2 in the form of cast glass reinforced resin case halves attached together by hinges 3 at the bottom and fasteners 4 at the top. The two halves of the device cooperate together in the closed position to form eight apertures 5 through which poles may be positioned and retained. The shackles may include a rubber or felt padded region on the shackles inner surface to grip the poles and hold them in position when the shackles are closed. The case preferably has a handle 6, and may be locked in the closed position to prevent unauthorised removal of the poles from the case.
Patent GB-2446407-A (GB)
Title: A clutch disengages an engine from ancillary devices when high power is required
Inventor: CARROLL STEPHAN
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A motor vehicle, e.g. a hybrid vehicle, comprises an engine 10 that drives a belt 11 that is operatively connected via pulleys to various ancillary devices such as an air conditioning compressor (14, fig 2), power steering pump (16), a coolant pump 18 and an electric motor/generator/stator 12. A clutch 21 is controlled by an electronic controller 20 so that when an accelerator pedal 3 or a power boost switch 4 indicates that high power is required from the engine 10 the clutch 21 is disengaged and the ancillary devices are no longer driven by the engine 10. With the clutch 21 disengaged the motor 12 is energised so as to drive the ancillary devices so that all of the engines 10 power output is freed to drive the vehicle and provide improved performance. The electric motor 12 may be replaced with a hydraulic motor or a steam powered motor.
Patent GB-2435474-A (GB)
Title: Antifoam agent from hop extract
Inventor: MARRIOTT RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: C12C3/08
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A mixture of the hard resins, lipids and waxes obtained by solvent extraction of hops can be effectively utilized in brewing processes to suppress foaming. This mixture is the residue obtained by extraction of hops with liquid carbon dioxide (or supercritical carbon dioxide), or other solvents e.g. ethanol, followed by extraction of alpha acids, beta acids and essential oils from the whole hop extract. The mixture of natural products is at least as effective as silicone antifoams, and has been shown to improve fermentation rates because the presence of hop lipids has a positive effect on yeast metabolism. The alpha and beta acids may be removed separately by aqueous washes at different pH values. The essential oils are preferably removed from the extract by molecular or steam distillation. The antifoam agent may be added to the brew kettle in the manufacture of beer as a solid or into the fermenter as an aqueous emulsion.
Patent GB-2448938-A (GB)
Title: Resilient timepiece casing with adhesive backing
Inventor: NORTON ROSALYN
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A time keeping arrangement comprises a resilient casing 5 and a time keeping device 3, such as a clock or watch, arranged to display a time. The resilient casing at least partially surrounds the time keeping device so that the time can be read from a front of the arrangement. An outer surface of the resilient casing is provided with an adhesive layer 7 at a rear of the arrangement. Preferably a backing layer 9 of paper or polymer covers and extends beyond the adhesive layer and is removable to expose the adhesive. The casing may be made of rubber, silicone or foam.
Patent GB-2450704-A (GB)
Title: Screw extruder with a fluid inlet and a method of extruding
Inventor: WEHRLE KARINA
IPC: B29C48/395
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: An extruder comprises a screw 24 mounted in a barrel 12, which includes an inlet funnel 22 for material 34 to be extruded, a material outlet 20 and a fluid (air) inlet port 28. The screw 24 includes treads 26a, 26b, 26c arranged such that the material 34 is moved more quickly along a portion of the barrel 12 between the fluid inlet port 28 and a fluid outlet port 30 than upstream of that portion. There is a pressure difference between the inlet and outlet ports 28 and 30. A pump may be connected to the outlet port 30. A method of extruding is also claimed. The material may be a chocolate crumb. One of the air ports may be absent and air may, instead, be bled in or out of the barrel 12 through an aperture 20 in a die plate 18. In some embodiments, the air outlet port 30 may be provided by the funnel 22.
Patent GB-2450929-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible tray
Inventor: STRINGER JOHN
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A tray 1 according to the present invention includes a base 2, end panels 4a, 4b connected to the base 2, a back panel 6, and a further panel 8 selectively moveable between first and second positions in which it forms, respectively, a front wall or a top wall of the tray 1. Each end panel 4a, 4b includes a top corner section 10 to which the upper end panel 4b is hingedly connected and to which the back 6 and further 8 panels are pivotally connected. An additional moving panel 9 for closing a gap remaining between the further panel 8 and the back panel 6 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2455108-A (GB)
Title: T-Cell dependent method for detecting non-allergic or intrinsic disorders
Inventor: HAFNER ROD
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2007-11-28
Abstract: An in vitro method of determining whether an individual has or is at risk of a condition classified as a non-allergic or intrinsic disorder is disclosed, the method comprising testing whether the individual has T cells which respond to an allergen, thereby determining whether the individual has or is at risk of the condition, and additionally identifying the allergen as a trigger for the condition. The condition may be intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma or intrinsic (non-allergic) rhinitis, and the allergen may be Fel d1, Der p1, Der p2, Der p7, Amb a 1, Lol p1, or Lol p5, among others. Methods of treatment of individuals suffering from the aforementioned conditions are also claimed.
Patent GB-2446038-A (GB)
Title: The solvent extraction of borates by complexation with 1, 2-diols derived by separation from natural phenolic lipids
Inventor: TYMAN JOHN HENRY PAUL
IPC: C07C37/20
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: 1,2-diols derived from Rhus vernicifera, Rhus toxicdendron, Rhus succedanea, Melanorrhea usitata, Semecarpus heterophyla, Gluta renghas, Semecarpus vernicifera are used for the complexation, solvent extraction and recovery of borates and boric acid from natural lakes. These processes are improved by the use of trioctylmethylammonium chloride as an adjunct. Preferred 1 ,2-diols include urushiol and thitsiol.
Patent GB-2457236-A (GB)
Title: Load Transportation System
Inventor: EVANS IAN
IPC: B66C23/20
Filed: 2008-02-06
Abstract: A high-efficiency load transportation system for use in the building construction industry utilises a hoisting apparatus 18 installed in an upper story 14 of a building and at least one retractable loading platform 20 removably installable on an underlying storey 14 such that it may extend beyond an edge of the floor of the underlying storey. An arm 24 of the hoisting apparatus may extend beyond a distal end of the retracted underlying loading platform to allow the unimpeded vertical lifting and/or lowering of loads beyond the platform. The hoisting apparatus is used to position each loading platform on its underlying storey and reposition it thereafter. The hoisting apparatus preferably comprises a jacking means to brace it in position against the floor and ceiling of the internal building structure. The arrangement yields significant reductions in load in/load out times and associated costs, and reduces the carbon footprint of the building project by reducing traditional tower crane usage.
Patent GB-2450772-A (GB)
Title: Rebound sports training panel having a series of deflecting/rebound projections on the exterior surface of the panel
Inventor: PORTER LUKE LEONARD MARTIN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A portable rebound or deflecting sports training apparatus is disclosed which includes a rebound panel which comprises a series of projections 2502 (e.g. points or ridges), separated by troughs 2503, against which in use a ball (e.g. football) maybe directed for rebounding or deflecting therefrom. The projections maybe spaced apart by a distance 2504 which allows a football to engage at least one projection when it bounces/deflects off the panel. A support structure (805-808,Fig.8) is adapted to hold the panel in a first, operational condition in which the panel is held generally upright; the panel and the support structure having a second, transport or storage configuration relative to each other such that the panel and support structure lie flat relative to each other in a direction transverse to the rebound panel such that the device occupies less space. An assembly kit for the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2449186-A (GB)
Title: Optical storage device having limited-use content and method for making same
Inventor: WISNUDEL MARC BRIAN
IPC: G11B7/257
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates generally to optical storage devices, such as DVDs and CDs, on which compositions containing dyes are disposed so as to facilitate limited or selective use of at least a portion of the content of the optical storage devices. The invention also relates to methods of making limited-use content optical storage devices.
Patent GB-2454050-A (GB)
Title: Chain having a concave surface for retaining lubricating oil
Inventor: TOHARA TAKASHI
IPC: F16G13/06
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: In a chain transmission 100, the guide-contacting portions of inner 110 and outer plates 150 of a chain each comprise a pair of front and rear flat surfaces 112a, 115a, an intermediate concave oil-retaining surface 112c, 152c. The lengths of the flat surfaces 112a, 115a are such that adjacent flat surfaces of overlapping inner 110 and outer plates 150 overlap even when the plates in contact with the portion of a convex guide surface G2f having the smallest radius of curvature. The edge of each link opposite from its chain engaging side preferably has the same shape as the chain engaging side, to allow contact with chain guides on both sides of the chain.
Patent GB-2465816-A (GB)
Title: RCD Quarterly Timer
Inventor: TURNER RYAN PATRICK
IPC: G04F1/00
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: A residual current device (RCD) has a timer which counts down the time until the next testing of the device is due. When the countdown reaches zero a light or audible alarm alerts the user. The device may be designed to be mounted on an electrical distribution board or bus bar.
Patent GB-2464264-A (GB)
Title: Vector comprising chloroplast replicating sequence
Inventor: MENDEZ MICHAEL
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: A vector is disclosed comprising a chloroplast replicating sequence, at least one bacterial element and at least one yeast element. The bacterial element may be a bacterial origin of replication, an antibiotic resistance marker, an auxotrophic marker, or a bacterial structural gene. The yeast element may be an autonomously replicating sequence, an antifungal resistance gene, an origin of replication, an auxotrophic marker, or a yeast structural marker. The chloroplast replicating sequence may be derived from C. reinhardtii. Also claimed are methods of producing such a vector comprising inserting a polynucleotide comprising targeting DNA into a vector comprising a yeast centromere and autonomous replicating sequence and a bacterial origin of replication, transforming an organism with said vector, and capturing (optionally by recombination) a portion of a chloroplast genome comprising a chloroplast origin of replication to produce the vector. The vectors may act as shuttle vectors.
Patent GB-2451780-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing aerofoil with metal foam core
Inventor: READ SIMON
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: An aerofoil, for example a fan blade or vane, is manufactured by arranging two metal work-pieces in a stack with a metallic powder and foaming agent therebetween, sealing the edges of the metal workpieces together (eg. by diffusion bonding or brazing) and heating the assembly within a die to form an aerofoil with a foam core. The foam may comprise aluminium, titanium, nickel, titanium alloy, aluminium alloy, magnesium alloy or steel.
Patent GB-2466660-A (GB)
Title: A bearing adjuster
Inventor: LAI JIN-TSAI
IPC: F16C23/06
Filed: 2009-01-03
Abstract: A bearing adjuster includes a grip 1 with an impact receiver 11. A rotatable wheel 2 is mounted with the grip 1. The rotatable wheel 2 has a through hole 21 centrally defined therein, the rotatable wheel 2 has multiple arc grooves 22 spirally and concentrically defined in a bottom surface thereof. An adjusting member 3 has spindle 31 extending from a top thereof. The spindle 31 is connected to grip 1 via the through hole 21 in the rotatable wheel 2. The adjusting member 3 has multiple grooves 32 radially defined therein which correspond to respective multiple arc grooves 22 in the rotatable wheel 2. Each groove 32 has a movable member 33 movably received therein. Each movable member 33 has a stub 333 extended form a top thereof to be received in a corresponding one arc groove 22 in the rotatable wheel 2.
Patent GB-2453084-A (GB)
Title: Novel polypeptides for an anti-viral treatment
Inventor: CUI TAIAN
IPC: A61K38/55
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: Kalata B1 based polypeptides comprising viral NS3 serine protease recognition sequence on a cyclic molecular framework for use as anti-virals in the treatment of dengue fever.
Patent GB-2469052-A (GB)
Title: A cylinder type cleaning appliance with a spherical main body
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the cylinder type comprises separating apparatus 100 for separating dirt from a dirt-bearing fluid flow, and a substantially spherical rolling assembly 200 comprising a fluid inlet for receiving a fluid flow from the separating apparatus and means for acting on the fluid flow received through the inlet. The rolling assembly 200 can include a main body 202 and a plurality of rolling elements 204 which are rotatable relative to the main body 202 and which define, along with the main body 202 the spherical rolling assembly 200. The axes of the rolling elements 204 are inclined upwardly towards the main body 202 with respect to a floor surface upon which the cleaning appliance is located (fig 23).
Patent GB-2461178-A (GB)
Title: External hydraulic tieback connector
Inventor: WONG STEVE M
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: A tieback liner connector assembly 100 is for connecting an end of a liner 200 to a wellhead 300 having an external profiled surface 300b and a landing shoulder (300d, figure 2). The tieback liner connector assembly comprises a tubular housing 102 adapted to be coupled to the end of the liner that defines one or more interior windows 104b; one or more locking dogs 122 movably coupled to the tubular housing adapted for displacement through corresponding interior windows of the tubular housing; one or more load transfer elements 120 pivotally coupled to the tubular housing and operably coupled to corresponding locking dogs and a hydraulic actuator 106, 108 operably coupled to the tubular housing for displacing the locking dogs relative to the tubular housing and through the corresponding windows to engage the external profile surface of the wellhead.
Patent GB-2461411-A (GB)
Title: Accessory holder
Inventor: SAEZ MANUEL
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an accessory holder capable of supporting a plurality of accessories and positioning those accessories in three-dimensions. A preferred embodiment supports the accessories in a curvilinear shape that optimizes the viewing position by the user. The accessories include flat panel displays, touch screens, telephones, and other devices used in an office or home office environment.